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parallel sedge

Carex parallela

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇮 Finland

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Similar Species in Carex

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Accumulating Sedge
Carex cumulata
Not Evaluated
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Alaska Large Awn Sedge
Carex macrochaeta
Least Concern
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Alpine Sedge
Carex norvegica
Least Concern
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alpine sedge
Carex media
Least Concern
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American Fox Sedge
Carex vulpinoidea
Least Concern
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Analogue sedge
Carex simulata
Least Concern
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Arapaho Sedge
Carex arapahoensis
Least Concern
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Arctic marsh sedge
Carex holostoma
Vulnerable
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พืช
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Flowering Plants
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Monocots
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อันดับหญ้า
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Cyperaceae
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Carex
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of parallel sedge?
The scientific name of parallel sedge is Carex parallela. It belongs to the genus Carex.
What is the conservation status of parallel sedge?
parallel sedge (Carex parallela) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does parallel sedge live?
parallel sedge is found in Distributed across Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Finland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does parallel sedge belong to?
parallel sedge (Carex parallela) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
What kingdom does parallel sedge belong to?
parallel sedge (Carex parallela) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of parallel sedge?
The closest relatives of parallel sedge in the genus Carex include Alaska Large Awn Sedge, Alpine Sedge, alpine sedge, American Fox Sedge, Analogue sedge.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Carex — 20 Species

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Alaska Large Awn Sedge
Carex macrochaeta
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Alpine Sedge
Carex norvegica
LC 🐾
alpine sedge
Carex media
LC 🐾
American Fox Sedge
Carex vulpinoidea
LC 🐾
Analogue sedge
Carex simulata
LC 🐾
Arapaho Sedge
Carex arapahoensis
LC 🐾
Arctic marsh sedge
Carex holostoma
VU 🐾
Awl-Fruited Oval Sedge
Carex tribuloides
NE 🐾
Awl-Fruited Sedge
Carex stipata
LC 🐾
Back'S Sedge
Carex backii
NE 🐾
Beach Sedge
Carex silicea
NE 🐾
Beaked Sedge
Carex rostrata
LC 🐾
Beaked Sedge
Carex utriculata
LC 🐾
Beaked sedge
Carex exsiccata
LC 🐾
beautiful sedge
Carex concinna
NE 🐾
Bebb Sedge
Carex bebbii
NE 🐾
Beech Wood Sedge
Carex laxiflora
NE 🐾
Atlantic Sedge
Carex atlantica
LC 🐾
Asa Gray'S Sedge
Carex grayi
NE 🐾
Accumulating Sedge
Carex cumulata
NE
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